verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physician Assistant Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$139,350/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$67.00/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
860
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$139,618 #26 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Delaware, explained

Physician assistants in Delaware earn a median of $139,350 per year ($67.00 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $108,560, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $175,970. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $139,350 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $139,350 is worth about $139,618 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #26 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$108,560
$52.19/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$139,350
$67.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$175,970
$84.60/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $139,350 $139,618
New Jersey $165,690 $152,282 −$26,340
Maryland $137,560 $131,061 +$1,790
Pennsylvania $127,070 $130,232 +$12,280

Physician Assistant in Delaware: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Delaware?

Physician assistants in Delaware earn a median of $139,350 per year ($67.00 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Delaware pay physician assistants well?

At $139,350, Delaware pays 3% above the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 860 work in the state.

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